Pronunciation: /siːs faɪər/
noun a temporary suspension of fighting or warfare
A1 The soldiers were ordered to cease fire immediately.
A2 The two countries agreed to a temporary cease fire to allow for peace talks.
B1 The cease fire was broken when one side launched a surprise attack.
B2 Negotiations for a permanent cease fire are ongoing between the warring factions.
C1 The cease fire agreement was met with skepticism by both sides due to past betrayals.
C2 The UN peacekeeping forces were successful in maintaining the cease fire despite provocations from both sides.
verb to stop or discontinue fighting or shooting
A1 The soldiers were ordered to cease fire immediately.
A2 The two countries agreed to cease fire and start peace talks.
B1 The ceasefire was declared and both sides agreed to cease fire for 48 hours.
B2 The United Nations called for the warring factions to cease fire and allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
C1 The peace negotiations were successful and the two sides finally agreed to cease fire permanently.
C2 The ceasefire agreement was signed, officially ending the conflict and allowing for the safe return of refugees.
formal The two countries have agreed to a cease fire in order to negotiate a peace treaty.
informal Hey, did you hear about the cease fire between the rival gangs?
slang Let's hope the cease fire holds this time and there's no more fighting.
figurative Sometimes we need to declare a cease fire in our own minds to find peace and clarity.
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